Dacor PREFERENCE RGC304 Use And Care Manual

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2Important Safety InstructionsIf you receive a damaged product, immediately contact•your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damagedappliance.Make sure that the cooktop has been properly installed•and grounded by a qualified installer according tothe accompanying installation instructions. Have theinstaller show you the location of the gas shut off valveand the power cord so that you know where and howto turn off the gas supply and disconnect power to thecooktop.Do not install, repair or replace any part of the cooktop•unless specifically recommended in the literatureaccompanying it. A qualified service technician shouldperform all other service.Before performing any type of service, make sure that•the gas supply is turned off and the power cord to thecooktop is disconnected.Only use this cooktop for cooking tasks expected of•a home appliance as outlined in this manual. Thiscooktop is not intended for commercial use.DO NOT TOUCH THE SURFACES OF THE•COOKTOP DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTERUSE. After use, make sure these surfaces have hadsufficient time to cool before touching them.Make sure individuals who use the cooktop are able to•operate it properly.Never allow anyone, including children to sit, stand or•climb on any part of the cooktop. Doing so may causedamage, serious injury or death. Do not leave childrenalone or unattended in the area around the cooktop.Do not allow children to play with the controls, pull onthe handle or touch other parts of the cooktop.Do not store items of interest to children on top of or•above the cooktop. Children could be burned or injuredwhile climbing on the appliance.Do not attempt to use this appliance in the event of a•power failure. If a power failure occurs while operatingthe cooktop, turn all control knobs to the OFF position.Do not tamper with the controls. Do not adjust or alter•any part of the cooktop unless specifically instructed todo so in these instructions.Do not cover the burners and grates with anything•except properly selected utensils. Decorative coversmay cause a fire hazard or damage to the cooktop if aburner is accidentally turned on with the cover in place.Do not heat unopened food containers such as baby•food jars and cans. Pressure build up may cause thecontainer to burst and cause injury.Clean the cooktop thoroughly before operating it for•the first time.Keep flammable items, such as paper, cardboard,•plastic and cloth away from the burners and otherhot surfaces. Do not allow pot holders to touch hotsurfaces or gas burners.Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using the•cooktop. Do not allow clothing to come into contactwith the cooktop and surrounding areas during andimmediately after use.Do not use towels or bulky cloth as pot holders.•Do not hang flammable or heat sensitive objects over•the cooktop.If the cooktop is near a window, do not use long•curtains as window treatment. The curtains could blowover the cooktop and create a fire hazard.To avoid the possibility of fire, do not leave the cooktop•unattended when in use.Clean and maintain the cooktop regularly as instructed•in this manual. Keep the entire cooktop, ventilationfilters and cooktop hoods free of grease that couldcatch fire.Use cookware only for its intended purpose. Check•the manufacture’s recommendations before use todetermine if a utensil is suitable for use on a cooktop.Certain types of glass, ceramic and earthenware arenot suitable for use on a cooktop. Personal injuryor damage may result from the improper use ofcookware.Select cookware carefully. Use utensils of the proper•size, material and construction for the particular typeof cooking being done. Utensils need to be largeenough to contain the desired quantity of food withoutboil-overs or spill-overs. Choose pans with easy tohold handles that will stay cool while cooking. Do notuse utensils with loose handles. Avoid using pans thatare too heavy to lift safely.Do not allow pots or pans to boil dry.•Use extreme caution if adding water to food on a•hot cooktop. The steam can cause serious burns orscalds.Use only dry pot holders when removing food and•cookware from the cooktop. Wet pot holders cancause steam burns.Make sure that all the cooktop parts are dry before•lighting a burner.Turn the knobs to the OFF position prior to removing•them from the valve stems.WARNING WARNINGGeneral Safety PrecautionsTo reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your cooktop, follow basicsafety precautions, including the following: